Killer Mike trades bars for benediction on new collaboration with Lena Byrd Miles

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The track finds the Atlanta rapper swapping his usual high-octane delivery for a more measured, reflective flow with lyrics are set against a backdrop of soulful melodies and gospel-tinged pianos and Byrd Miles’ soaring vocals as a powerful counterpoint. The song is written by a team including Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, and Killer Mike himself (Michael Render), and is one of several high-profile contributions to the show's accompanying album.

The project marks a distinct sonic shift for the Run the Jewels rapper, who has consistently used his platform for political commentary.

The Gray House, premiering on 26 February, tells the true story of a group of women who ran an Underground Railroad network that evolved into a Union spy ring during the Civil War. The series, directed by Roland Joffé, boasts executive producers including Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman.

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